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Monday October 13, 2008

Hodge century, tight bowling seal Bushrangers' win

Two blokes playing their first game for Victoria and another in his 231st help Bushrangers to fifth straight one-day victory over a disappointing South Australia.

Pay TV still grappling with gentle art of cricket punditry

Richie Benaud aside, the 'say little' commentary style is just not cricket

Haddin's sledge on Zaheer re-opens the wounds

Australian wicketkeeper creates a monster by sledging Zaheer Khan.

History on line as runs flow

After a titanic struggle, Australia breaks the shackles to set the scene for a fascinating climax to the Bangalore Test.

Latest injury may spell the end for Indian skipper

After aggravating a shoulder injury, Anil Kumble's ability to play out series appears increasingly doubtful.

A chance for the most vulnerable to stand up

It promises to be a fascinating final day in another tense Test match.

Sunday October 12, 2008

Watson, Haddin save Australia

Australia glimpses first Test oblivion before a combative stand between Shane Watson and Brad Haddin gives tourists a chance to press for victory.

Oram restores Kiwis' pride

ALL-ROUNDER Jacob Oram shone with bat and ball to help New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 75 runs in the second one-day international and level the three-match series 1-1.

Harbhajan leads late resistance

Mitchell Johnson hunted down India's champion batsmen one by one to lead Australia to a powerful position on day three of the Bangalore Test, but the old antagonist Harbhajan Singh returned to frustrate Australia last night.

One-day game 'killing' spinners: Jenner

Four years ago in the foyer of a lavish Indian hotel, Shane Warne contemplated the question: What would Australia do when you're gone? His answer: "She'll be right."

Deadly Johnson back in the swing of things

Mitchell Johnson had to grow up quickly and, unlike other members of Australia's fast-bowling fraternity, he had to iron out his kinks in the harsh light of international cricket.

Australians take a stranglehold

From the opening day the tourists have made the running on the back of discipline on the field and careful planning off it.

Johnston moves to new beat thanks to surgery

Matthew Johnston has always taken a pragmatic approach to the medical condition that threatened his cricket career. "I used to just deal with it," the 22-year-old said, with a smile and a shrug.

Magpies home after captain's knock

Camberwell captain Simon Hill (90) steered the Magpies to a four-wicket win over Melbourne University with nine balls left in their one-day match at Camberwell yesterday.

Tigers maul Bulls

Six quick wickets have given Tasmania an unlikely shot at a Sheffield Shield victory over Queensland, but Tigers coach Tim Coyle is not happy with the Gabba wicket.

Hussey warns Vics not to get too cocky

At least two, possibly three, players will make their debut for Victoria today against South Australia in the opening Ford Ranger Cup match, yet only one of them will be playing his first match at this level.

Interstate rivalry a thing of the past

Victoria kicks off its summer campaign today in Adelaide in the one-day format then follows it up on Tuesday with the start to its Sheffield Shield season.

Saturday October 11, 2008

Johnson strikes but Indian tail wags

Mitchell Johnson makes leap towards pace bowling maturity before Harbhajan Singh provides sting in India's tail to claw back ground.

Tasmania on the ropes

Tasmania are reeling at seven for 80 near lunch on day two against Queensland at the Gabba.

Daring to dream

Mike Hussey conquers India, and his own demons.

Selectors putting on their best spin

The choice of Cameron White might yet be the best solution to the spin problems.

Bushrangers determined to hit unwanted choker tag for six

Victoria's cricketers are stung by murmurs around the cricket world that they are chokers, and want to prove they can perform under pressure.

Ganguly shows his age and rage in farewell tour

What was supposed to be a dignified exit for Sourav Ganguly is turning into a spectacle from which more sensitive cricket watchers might want to avert their gaze.

India makes bright start

Indian openers set after Australia at a cracking pace, as the tourists' attack struggles to muster the menace that forced Michael Hussey to grind out his country's advantage.

Friday October 10, 2008

Composed Hussey bags 100 on India debut

Mike Hussey Sharma delivers first blow against Australia's new-look middle order, but reliable Hussey frustrates Indian attack.

Brad Haddin

Uneasy peace threatened

Australian wicketkeeper creates a monster by sledging Zaheer Khan.

Cricket in the Nyah district

For The Love of the Game

SLIDESHOW Photos by Paul Rovere, winner of the 2008 Cricket Victoria Media Awards Photographic Award.